Decision Memo Completed

Edith Whitebark Pine Test Plantation

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Broadwater, Montana Townsend Ranger District

The proposal is to test the resistance of 3-year old whitebark pine seedlings from multiple seed zones for seed transfer, cold hardiness and drought tolerance.

Location

T 8N R 4E Section 36

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/01/2018
2
Decision
04/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityResearch And Development
Whitebark Pine Test Plantation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 04/16/2018
ForestsHelena National Forest; Lewis And Clark National Forest
DistrictsTownsend Ranger District; Townsend Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Research